New OECD Report on Digital Music
The OECD earlier today released a report on the digital music industry as part of the OECD project on digital broadband content. The report analyzes the transition from offline to online music markets by discussing changes in value chains and business models, summarizing research on file sharing, providing an overview of current and emerging policy issues, and flagging concerns over transparency, privacy, and limitations on fair use rights in the DRM context. The study underlines the positive potential of digital distribution, both as a new business and a cultural phenomenon and concludes that Internet-based piracy may be reduced if licensed file-sharing and new forms of super-distribution evolve.
The report includes references to Terry Fisher's book, Promises to Keep, as well as to our iTunes case study. The Berkman Center's digital media team was invited to comment on a draft version of this report.
For reactions, read Wired News, Times Online, and Le Monde.
The report includes references to Terry Fisher's book, Promises to Keep, as well as to our iTunes case study. The Berkman Center's digital media team was invited to comment on a draft version of this report.
For reactions, read Wired News, Times Online, and Le Monde.